Financial Accountant Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Financial Accountant to join our finance team at CREGG Group's Shannon office. This is a full-time permanent position.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation & presentation of management accounts, providing insights into financial performance.
* Reconciliations of intercompany and branch balances, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
* Oversee payroll, suppliers and customer accounts reconciliations, maintaining up-to-date records.
* Bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
* Supervision of accounts staff, guiding and supporting their work.
* An understanding of postponed accounting and customs, staying compliant with regulatory requirements.
* Preparation and posting of month end journals, streamlining financial processes.
* Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring seamless communication.
* Monitor customer accounts regularly to track non-payments or delays and ensure appropriate follow-up.
* Complete accurately and on time Vat returns, Intrastat returns, Vies returns, RCT returns, Customs & Excise Returns, meeting regulatory deadlines.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), demonstrating expertise in financial accounting.
* Excellent Communication & presentation skills, able to articulate complex financial information effectively.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Excellent time management, prioritising tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Able to deal with challenges systematically, thinking critically and creatively.
* Good forward thinking and planning ability, anticipating and mitigating potential risks.
* Knowledge of Sage 50, Sage payroll, and time management systems, familiar with industry-standard software.
Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy:
* Parking, convenient for daily commute.
* Negotiable compensation package, reflecting your skills and experience.